Xiaomi Pad 5

Excellent screen that’s ideal for Neflix and gaming ; Decent every day performance ; Good build quality ; Powerful speaker setup

Software features some bloatware ; Demanding tasks heavily impact battery

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is the latest Android tablet hoping to dethrone the iPad Air 4 as the Trusted Recommended tablet for most people. From a hardware perspective it’s an impressive device, ticking all the right boxes for basic productivity and...

Attractive design, thin and lightweight, comfortable.

The Smart Pen is also expensive at €99.

But even with the omissions we mentioned, the Xiaomi Pad 5 is hands down the best tablet within the sub €400 bracket. It easily gets our recommendation as it aces everything it was designed to do and lives up to every promise Xiaomi has given.

Excellent screen ; Decent battery life ; Powerful speakers

No headphone jack ; Camera notch makes it unstable ; Lacks adaptive refresh rate

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is a stunning Android tablet with an 11-inch display that can be used for everything from work and photo editing to video games and Netflix. You get a decent battery life, plenty of power and it’s all packed into a slim lightweight...

Xiaomi’s software works great on large display ; The screen looks fantastic ; Impressive battery life

Selfie camera has an awkward placement ; No headphone jack ; Comes with no peripherals

Good-looking display ; Software works well on big screen

Costs more than iPad ; Stylus comes separately

Our first impressions with the Xiaomi Pad 5 are positive - it felt snappy, had an impressive camera was pleasingly lightweight. In particular the software felt well suited to the large form factor. We'll need to test it further to say for sure, but...

Battery life is impressive ; Attractive design and build ; Decent 120Hz LCD screen ; Stylus and keyboard accessory compatible

Stylus not included ; Screen a fingerprint magnet ; Selfie camera should be on longer side ; MIUI software can cause hiccups with some apps

Xiaomi's 2021 tablet venture is a good-looking and competently specified slate. However, there's still the a question over usability beyond a 'big-phone-like' device for media consumption, because Google has largely failed to embrace more work-focused...

Bright 120Hz display ; Affordable ; Improved MIUI for Pad OS ; Great battery life

Mediocre performance ; Accessories sold separately ; Passable cameras

Stunning 120Hz display ; Solid performance ; Great battery life

Tablet issues on Android remain ; iPad 2021 performs better for less ; Weak cameras

It’s not often I finish writing an Android tablet review where I’ve had plenty of nice things to say about it. Tablets running Google’s mobile OS that are actually worth recommending are few and far between, but the Xiaomi Pad 5 has hit its brief and...

Beautiful 120Hz, 2.5K display ; Strong specs ; Slim design

Weak front-facing camera ; Android & MIUI under-optimised for tablets ; No LTE option

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is an exceptional Android tablet – but it is still an Android tablet. There’s little to fault on the hardware front, where you’ll find a lightweight design bolstered by strong specs, a gorgeous display, and great speakers. The software...

Gorgeous display for watching movies, shows ; Powerful and stable performance ; Extremely good build and design ; Superb battery life ; Value for money ; Great for college students and creative pros

MIUI for Pad needs better optimization for large screens ; No Cellular connectivity ; No GPS connectivity ; No fingerprint reader ; No 3.5mm audio jack ; 22.5W fast charger in the box

is back in the tablet space and how! It sets a benchmark with its which goes heavy with features on offer but is light on the pocket. Its closest competitor is the Apple iPad (9th gen) which undoubtedly offers a better tablet experience, especially...